Plan Your Trip to Yellowstone National Park

Congratulations, you’ve decided to take a vacation to Yellowstone National Park! You won’t regret it – now let’s get planning so once you step foot in the park you can be awed by the geysers, rivers, and wildlife, and not distracted by the logistics of the trip itself.

5 Steps to Planning a Yellowstone National Park Vacation

Step 2: Decide how you’ll travel to Yellowstone. Most people do a road trip vacation either starting from home or a large airport. You can also fly to a smaller airport near the park or take a bus trip to Yellowstone. Once you get to the park, you’ll need a vehicle, bike, or tour transportation to get around.

Step 4: Reserve your hotel or campsite. Depending on what time of year you are visiting Yellowstone, you’ll want to reserve lodging from one month to one year in advance. If you will be dining inside Yellowstone, you may also need to make reservations at restaurants.

Step 5: Before you go, check our page about Yellowstone weather so you can pack for the elements. You will need a coat and a good pair of shoes no matter what season you are visiting in.